You are invited to attend theWilshire Square Neighborhood Association MeetingWednesday, October 2, 2013Come for theSocial Hour from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.and Meeting from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.At Simon and Rose Ann Kings home at 1110 S. Ross St.Meeting topics: Master Gardener Jose Rea on "Gardening for the change of Seasons", and Safety with Police Chief Carlos Rojas.Neighbors will also nominate candidatesto the association's board of directors.#################################################

Come at 6 p.m. to enjoy the show “Wilshire
Square’s got talent”If you got talent and want to share it with your neighbors please call 714-606-6340 or 714-543-5259 to sign in and participate.At dusk we'll show the Disney’s Classic movie“Lady and the Tramp” (G) Location: 1200 block of South Birch St. Food Concession stand opens at 6:00 p.m.Chairs will be available or bring your lawn chairFor more info check Wilshire Square on Facebook,www.wilshiresquare.org,or the phone numbers above.:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

You are invited to attendWilshire Square Neighborhood Association MeetingWednesday, August 7, 2013Come for anIce Cream Social from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.and Meeting from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.At 1305 S. Birch St.We will give a report on the Summer Concert and will ask for feedback from residents.We will announce future events and will share information on the Garage Sale on Sept. 7You can also share your ideas for meeting topics and fun activities.Children welcome===============================================

Hello Wilshire Square Neighbors:

We enthusiastically invite you to tour the Sandoval gardens at 1318 South Birch Street on Saturday, April 13th from 1 – 2pm.We encourage you to bring your neighbors who are interested in gardening.Please enter the gardens through the gate into the backyard.

There is a group of us who provide each other recommendations & tips for gardening challenges and projects, exchange plants, and visit the nurseries in Orange County.

We extend an invitation for you to join us in these activities.

We have learned a lot of valuable information from each other and tips from the gardening associates at the nurseries.

Come out for the Wilshire Square Neighborhood Association’s April Meeting and Social Hour!We will have a special guest artist and contractor discuss window repair and replacement in our historic neighborhood homes.Wednesday, April 3, 2013 6pm- Social Hour – snacks will be provided 7pm – Meeting 1226 South Birch Street****************************************************************************

SANTA ANA POLICE EASTER CRUISING ENFORCEMENTEach Easter holiday, the City of Santa Ana experiences a high volume of unsanctioned cruising activity on Bristol St. This unsanctioned activity produces public safety concerns, numerous calls for service and grid-lock.As with past years, the Santa Ana Police Department is taking pro-active measures to deter cruising activity throughout the city on Easter evening. Unfortunately, several city neighborhoods will be affected by the various street closures that will be established as a part of the anti-cruising effort.

On 03-31-13, starting at 1700 hours, road crews will begin establishing several lane and road closures around the Bristol St. corrirdor. Traffic on Bristol St. between 1st St. and Warner Av. will be limited to one lane for each direction of travel (north and south). Edinger Av. from Bristol St. to Main St. will be completely closed. Traffic traveling on Main St. bewteen 1st St. to Anahurst Pl. will be limited to one lane of travel for each direction (north and south). The lane and road closures will be in effect until 0300 hours on Monday morning (04-01-13) and should not affect commuters.*************************************************************************

Winter 2012/13 - Cold and flu season is here, and it's a rough one. While both cause sneezing, coughing, and runny noses, flu symptoms are often more severe and can include fever, fatigue, and body aches. Just because people around you are sick, you don't have to get sick, too. You can keep yourself healthy by practicing a little proactive prevention. And if you do catch a cold or flu, be mindful to help protect others.Handy tips for staying healthy · Wash your hands often. Frequent hand washing helps protect you from whatever bug is going around. Plain soap works just as well as antibacterial soap. · Use hand sanitizer. The alcohol in sanitizer gels and wipes helps kill cold and flu viruses you pick up from any surface you touch. · Keep your face hands-free. Try not to rub your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs can enter your body this way, or be spread from your hands to others.If you get sick, be kind to yourself and others· Stay home and rest. Limit your exposure to others. Young children, seniors, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of getting sick. · Drink lots of fluids. Hot herbal tea, warm water, and chicken soup are especially good for congestion (runny or stuffy nose). · Treat your aches and fever. Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol*) or ibuprofen (such as Advil*) can help provide relief. Be sure to follow the instructions on the label, especially for children. Stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone without using fever-reducing medicine. · Cover your sneeze or cough. Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your sleeve to trap the germs. If you cough into your hands, wash them as soon as you can. Use disposable tissues and throw them away immediately after each use.================================================================

===================================================Dear Neighbor: You are hereby invited to participate in a leadership course starting Tuesday October 16 at 6:00 pm at Madison Elementary School.

The Goal: To establish a Resident Leadership Academy to directly support the implementation of the Healthy Neighborhoods G.R.E.E.N. project scope of work, improve civic engagement and resident advocacy skills around healthy place-based community development in the neighborhood

2. In coordination with MPNA and empowered community leaders, develop a comprehensive action plan for improving environmental and social conditions in targeted Santa Ana, CA neighborhoods: (Wilshire Square, Eastside, Heninger Park and Madison)

3. Facilitate conducting a town hall meeting to launch their action plan to dignitaries and the community-at-large to foster collaboration and build support for priority project implementation

4. Fortify the Santa Ana Healthy Neighborhood Alliance (SAHNA) by enhancing its membership and the association’s engagement with and expertise to address health disparities and inequities in target neighborhoods

The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday October 16 at 6:00 pm at Madison Elementary: 1124 E. Hobart St., Santa Ana, CA 92707. The course is open to youth and adults. The capacity is 30 participants. Those interested please contact Jose J. Rea at madisonparkna@gmail.com or 714-357-6697